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2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 $17,900,000

At just $17,900,000, 2 Water Street is the least expensive 6 bedroom home for sale in the South Of Broad neighborhood of Charleston.

Bedrooms 6

Full Bathrooms 6

SqFt 7,748

Updated 09/22/2025

Half Bathrooms 1

Price/SqFt $2,310

General Features

Category Residential

Style Traditional

Stories 3

Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre

County Charleston

City Charleston

Subdivision South Of Broad

MLS number 25024823 (Active)

Address 2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401 US

Listing Provided by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Sale Type Not an Auction

MLS Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Description : Step into a piece of Charleston's rich history with this magnificent museum-quality home located on the High Battery - 2 Water Street.

Step into a piece of Charleston's rich history with this magnificent museum-quality home located on the High Battery - 2 Water Street.Built between 1810 and 1818 by the renowned Nathaniel Ingraham, a merchant who served aboard John Paul Jones's Bon Homme Richard, this 4-story solid brick and stucco dwelling offers a rare blend of historical charm and modern luxury in one of the city's most iconic waterfront settings.Although its entry faces Water Street, the residence has always been oriented toward the picturesque harbor, providing breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter--an ideal framework for authentic Lowcountry living.Spanning 7,453 square feet, the property includes six bedrooms and six and a half baths, ensuring generous space for family and guests.The grand living room, soaring ceilings, and exquisite mouldings create an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that is unmatched. Interior highlights include finely carved fireplace mantels and intricate details that speak to the home's historic provenance. This residence has an illustrious chain of ownership. In the 1820s, William Burgoyne purchased and expanded the property by acquiring the neighboring Francis Saltus House at 6 Water Street. In 1832, Otis Mills developer of the Mills House Hotel combined the properties. After damage during the 1864 bombardment, subsequent owners Anna Wells and her husband, Dr. Edward Wells, made significant architectural changes, including adding a Second Empire mansard roof and cast-metal detailing. Their daughter, Sabina Elliott Wells, later became a celebrated Newcomb potter. Set on a double lot, the grounds offer a gated off-street parking court, a private Charleston garden, a sparkling pool, and a gracious terrace for outdoor entertaining. An elevator provides easy access to the second floor, blending convenience with timeless grandeur. With only a handful of prominent Charleston families as past stewards, this residence is both an exclusive offering and a rare investment opportunity in the city's most prestigious neighborhood. 2 Water Street represents the pinnacle of Historic Charleston living, timeless, elegant, and unparalleled. Contact us today to arrange your private tour of this extraordinary home.

Exterior Features

Exterior Block

Foundation Basement

Roof Copper

Water / Sewer Public Sewer

Misc. Exterior Lawn Irrigation,In Ground

Interior Features

Fireplace Bedroom,Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room

Flooring Ceramic Tile,Stone,Wood

Master Bedroom Walk-In Closet(s)

Cooling Central Air

Heating Heat Pump

Schools

Elementary School
Memminger

Middle School
Courtenay

High School
Burke

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